Brother PC-420PRW - Manuals

Cover D GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 1 Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at...

Cover E GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 LCD (liquid crystal displa...

1 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 Memo ● To obtain...

3 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories ..............................................................................

6 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The mac...

7 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug suppl...

8 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEAS...

1 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ................................................................................. 10Understan...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 10 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following preca...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning the Machine On/Off 11 Turning on the machine 1 Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side o...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 12 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and er...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Understanding the LCD Screens 13 Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD. ...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 14 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Changing the settings The general procedure for changin...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 16 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the needle stop position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to leave the needle lowered in the fabric when sewing is stopped. However...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the Machine Settings 17 Changing the screen language The language used in the screens that are displayed can be changed to one of the many available. When the sewing machine is purchased, the screens appear in Engli...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 18 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure ...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin 19 1 Turn on the sewing machine. 2 Lift open the upper cover. 3 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. 1 Notch 2 Bobbin wi...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 20 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 8 While holding the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front. 1...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21 c Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (so that the speed will be fast). 1 Sewing speed controller d Press (start/stop button) once. 1 Start/stop button X The bobbin starts spinning...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 22 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. Memo ● The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the shuttle is indicated by ma...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 7 Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side. X The lower threading is finished. Next, thread the up...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 24 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described. Memo ● The order tha...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 25 • If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 3 Press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle. 1 Needle position button • If the needle is not cor...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 26 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 8 While holding the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread behind the thread guide cover to the front. 1...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 27 Threading the needle The needle threader can be used with needle size 75/11 through 100/16. For more details on the needle, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 33). 1 With your left hand, hold the...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 28 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 7 Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 29 3 Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. • The needle threader cannot be used with the twin needle. If the needle threader is u...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Upper Threading 31 Using thread that winds off quickly When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the spool of th...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 32 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine. 6 Reattach the bobbin cover. Insert the tab in t...

Replacing the Needle 33 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to obse...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 34 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread, and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when se...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Needle 35 Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle”. 1 Press (ne...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Presser Foot 37 Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric. Presser foot precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the needles. Replacing the presser foot R...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 38 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder. 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot. ...

GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Presser Foot 39 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric can be adjusted. 1 Lower the presser foot lever. 1 Presser foot lever 2 Turn the pre...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 40 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Note ● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. Using the walking foot With the walking foot, both piec...

GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 42 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing...

2 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing .................................................................................................................... 46Adjusting the...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 46 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. ● While the machine is in operation...

Sewing 47 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 11). ↓ 2 Select the sti...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 48 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly....

Sewing 49 2 Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller. ■ Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button (start/stop button)...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 50 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn on the sewing machine. 4 Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controlle...

Sewing 51 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. 1 ...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 52 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 7 After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, release (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). X The machine stops sewing. 8 Press (start/stop button), or ...

Sewing 53 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The threads can be cut in either of two ways. ■ Using the thread cutter button 1 When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 54 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Changing...

55 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selecte...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 56 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Adjusting the stitch length The stitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys. 1 Turn on the sewing machine. X The LCD comes on. 2 Select a stitch. X A...

Useful Functions 57 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or rein...

Useful Functions 59 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Press to select . To return to , press . X The machine is now set for programmed thread-cutting. 7 Press (OK key). X The initial stitch screen appears again, and appears in the lower-left corner of the ...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 60 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Saving stitch settings Adjusted stitch width and length settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected. The various ...

Useful Functions 61 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. ■ Installing the knee lifte...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 62 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. Trial...

Useful Sewing Tips 63 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to i...

SEWING BASICS ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— 64 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or...

3 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching .................................................................................................. 68Overcasti...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 68 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available. Stitch types A total of 8 groups of stitch types (utility stitches, d...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 70 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Fifteen stitches are available for overcasting....

Overcasting Stitches 71 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot “J”. 1 Attach zigzag foot “J”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser ...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 72 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off...

Overcasting Stitches 73 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached. 7 Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. 8 Select a...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 74 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching. Basting Sew basting with a stitch len...

Basic Stitching 75 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Start sewing. • For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 49). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 51). 6 When sewing is finished, cut the ...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 76 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching. Sew a blind hem accordin...

Blind Hem Stitching 77 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 1 Needle drop point 1 Stitch width ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold The needle is too far to the left.Pr...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 78 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Eleven stitches are available for sewing on buttons and one-step buttonholes. St...

Buttonhole Stitching 79 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button).Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Th...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 80 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the ...

Buttonhole Stitching 81 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 9 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. 0 Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut. 1 Pin a Use the s...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 82 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 2 Attach buttonhole foot “A”. • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37). 3 Select stitch 46 or 47 . 4 Adjust the stitch width to the...

Buttonhole Stitching 83 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”. 1 Button • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes t...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 84 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Attaching a shank to a button To sew the button with a shank, attach the button with space between it and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand....

Zipper Insertion 85 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below. Inserting a centered zip...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 86 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 6 Select stitch 3 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 7 Topstitch around the zipper. 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Basting ...

Zipper/piping Insertion 89 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in place. There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 90 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 7 Securely tighten the positioning screw with a screwdriver. 1 Positioning screw 8 Topstitch around the zipper. 1 Stitching 2 Right side of fabric 3 Bast...

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 91 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following sti...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Appliqué stitching 1 Cut out the appliqué, leav...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 94 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn the fabric over, and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to. 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach the open toe foot. • For detai...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 95 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching 1 Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece. 2 Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over bot...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 96 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom ...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 97 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. 1 Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the rear of the walkin...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 98 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of the machine on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine). 1 Feed dog position...

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 99 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Satin stitching A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the sewin...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 100 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Triple stretch stitching Use ...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 102 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Darning Fabric that has been torn can be darned.Darning is sewn as shown below. 1 Determine the desired length of the darning. Set the button guide plat...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 104 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). 1 At...

105 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Fagoting st...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 106 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker ...

Decorative Stitching 107 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. 1 Attach monogrammi...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 108 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Select stitch 25 , 26 or 27 . • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68). 6 Stitch between the straight stitches. 7 Pull out the threads ...

Decorative Stitching 109 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. 1 At...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 110 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hem...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 112 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ■ Drawnwork (Example 2) 1 Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm (3/16 inch). 1 4 mm (...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Satin stitches, cross-stitches and decorative satin stitches can be sewn. All are sewn with monogramming foot “N”. Sewing be...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 114 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 4 Sew reinforcement stitches. When sewing with a character stitch, reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn after each character.• When sewing a pa...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 115 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Memo ● Up to 70 patterns can be combined. ● Some utility stitches cannot be combined. ● If multiple patterns have been combined, the sewing machine stops once all the selec...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 117 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the pattern size The size of character stitches in the Gothic font and outline style can be switched between large and small. However, the size of other patterns c...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 118 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Changing the stitch density If a decorative satin stitch has been selected, the stitch density can be changed. 1 Select a decorative satin stitch . 2 Pr...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 119 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Mirror imaging the pattern The pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis. 1 Select a stitch. 2 Press (settings key) in the operation panel. X The settings screen a...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 120 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Storing a pattern Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be ...

Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 121 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 5 Press (OK key). X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed. 6 Check the contents, and then press (OK key). To select a different pocket, press (back key). X The ...

Designing a Pattern 123 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Designing a Pattern With the My Custom Stitch function, you can sew stitch patterns that you design yourself. Drawing a sketch of the pattern Prepare a grid sheet set. 1 Draw a sketch of the pattern o...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 124 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Entering the pattern data Follow the pattern drawn on the grid sheet and program the pattern into the sewing machine. 1 Attach monogramming foot “N”. • ...

Designing a Pattern 125 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX X The embroidery screen appears. a Specify the various stitching settings, such as reverse/reinforcement stitching, in the same way as with other stitches. • With this screen displayed, pressing (back...

UTILITY STITCHES —————————————————————————————————————————————————— 126 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Design exampled Enter each of the points indicated in the table to sew the sample stitch. Point Point 0 0 0 20 38 13 1 12 0 21 35 14 2 18 3 22 32 13 3 2...

4 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings ....................................................................................................... 128Main...

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 128 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Utili...

Stitch Settings 133 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Other stitches Stitch Type Pattern Pr es se r F oot T win Need le P at ter n Size A d ju st ab le St itch ing De n si ty A d jus table Pat ter n L en gth /w id th Left /R igh t Fli ppi ng Decorative stitc...

Maintenance 135 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Maintenance Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out fir...

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 136 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 3 Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf. 1 Shuttle race 2 Shuttle 3 Edge of the shuttle ...

Troubleshooting 137 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service c...

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 138 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX The upper thread breaks. The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spo...

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 140 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX The fabric does not feed. The feed dogs are lowered. Slide the drop feed lever to the left. page 97 The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page ...

Troubleshooting 141 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Error messages If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions t...

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 142 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Nothing appears in the LCD If nothing appears in the LCD when the sewing machine is turned on, the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If ...

Troubleshooting 143 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed. This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep. 1 Turn on ...

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 144 GETTING READ Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS U T IL IT Y S T ITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Index Symbols + key .................................................................... Cover E Numerics 2-point zigzag stitch ................................